Jan 31, 2017
Contrast-enhanced shunt series ("shuntography") compare favorably to other shunt imaging modalities in detecting shunt occlusion
Contrast-enhanced shunt series (“shuntography”) compare favorably to other shunt imaging modalities in detecting shunt occlusion
Acta Neurochir (2017) 159:63–70
Obstruction is a common cause of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt failure. Head computed tomography and plain x-ray examinations of shunt tubing (“shunt series”) are routinely used in patients readmitted for reemerging symptoms but are of limited value. The validity of shunt series can be improved by applying contrast agent into the system (contrast-enhanced shunt…
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